The Triathlete Hour

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The Triathlete Hour: Ep. 43 - Alyssa Godesky goes from pro triathlete to Fastest Known Time record holder Jan 27, 2021

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This week we talk to pro triathlete turned Fastest Known Time record holder Alyssa Godesky.

Alyssa is known for her Ironman finishes and back-to-back Ironman top tens on consecutive weekends, but a few years ago she was looking for a new challenge. That's when she found Fastest Known Times—FKTs. First, she took the fastest known time on the Vermont Long Trail and then this year she went after the Adirondack High Peaks. FKTs exploded in popularity this year and Alyssa explains to us all the logistics and the fun, and why triathletes should tackle one.

Here's everything you need to know about triathletes and FKTs—and why you should try one.

And first, we want to make sure you aren't missing out on our training and gear podcast, Fitter & Faster, which has moved to its own feed. We share a short excerpt from last week's episode on training zones, but be sure to subscribe to get all our training and gear info at:

Ep. 13: Everything Triathletes Need to Know About Training Zones Jan 22, 2021

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What are training zones? Why are they important? How do you establish your own training zones?

Join host Emma-Kate Lidbury as she uncovers all you need to know on the subject, starting with the basics of training zones across all three sports (and how they differ!) and then getting into the weeds with coach and Olympian Ryan Bolton. Ryan shares his preferred benchmark tests, how to establish training zones from those tests, and common mistakes he sees athletes making when it comes to training zones. Bolton also answers questions from listeners.

Then, we're joined by Triathlete's senior editor and resident gear guru Chris Foster, who talks through all the must-have gear for using training zones while running, biking, and swimming.

The Triathlete Hour: Ep. 42 - Todd Crandell races for recovery Jan 20, 2021

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This week, we talk to a very special guest, Todd Crandell. An addict, who hit rock bottom, Todd found redemption in exercise and, ultimately, in Ironman. He's gone to help and inspire thousands of others. Though his story's been told many times before—including by us—he opens up here about some of the aspects of founding Racing for Recovery, training addicts and some of the specific issues they face.

He tells us about the things he's learned over the year, the power of Ironman, and some advice that's good for anyone.

We also open with our Sid Talks segment with Laura Siddall, chatting about building habits and resolutions. We also talk about Ironman being sold out in North America and what we expect this year.

It's a show about how to find a healthy life and the role triathlon can play for all of us.

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 41 - Barry Siff reflects on the life of triathlon Jan 13, 2021

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Barry tells us all about how he first got into triathlon in the 80s in Omaha, how he left a job as a top exec in the food industry to start a multisport company, and how he found adventure racing — and some of his craziest hallucinations during multi-day races.

Barry has been in the sport for a long time, and he has a lot of insight about it what triathlon gets right and what it gets wrong. While he's waiting for inspiration for his next adventure, he's also been writing columns for us. Check them out here: https://www.triathlete.com/byline/barry-siff/

And Laura Siddall joins us again for Sid Talks. She'll be giving us the fun breakdown and the gossip from around the world of tri every week. This episode, we talk about this time of year when sponsorship contracts all come up, what companies are looking for from pro athletes, and what fans want to see from their pros. Plus, what we think are the off-season trends.

We mention Renee Kiley's story, which you can read here: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/people/how-renee-kileys-weight-loss-journey-became-a-pro-tri-career/

Ep. 12: Selene Yeager Explains What Athletes Need to Know About Aging & Menopause Dec 18, 2020

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In episode 12 of Fitter & Faster, Selene Yeager joins host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk all things menopause. As a writer, author, athlete and coach, Yeager has an impressive background in the endurance sports world, but she says it's only in recent years—since devoting much of her work to the impact of menopause on athletic women—that she has truly found her life calling. As the host of the podcast Hit Play Not Pause, she has helped thousands of women learn more about the previously-ignored and taboo topic of menopause—and in this episode of Fitter & Faster she talks in detail about its far-reaching mental, physical, and emotional consequences and how best to mitigate them. There's plenty for women and men of all ages to learn from.

Tri Live: Heather Jackson Dec 17, 2020

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Fan-favorite, Ironman champ, and Kona podium finisher Heather Jackson joins us for Triathlete Live—where she answers questions from listeners about her training, gravel racing, favorite movies, and plans for next year. This Triathlete Live is presented by Tonal, the smartest home gym: https://www.tonal.com/?utm_source=trimag&utm_medium=display Watch all the Triathlete Live episodes here: triathlete.com/ama

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 39 - The Best Of 2020 Dec 16, 2020

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This week we've got a short and fun episode for you, with some of our favorite clips from the year—starting with our very first episode with Sarah True: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/the-triathlete-hour-podcast-sarah-true-flora-duffy/ We also look back on some fun insights, like Ben Hoffman's explanation of the "virtual race resume," Andy Potts' explanation of when it's OK to poop yourself in a race, and Cody Beals description of the funky math that goes into calculating your "average" training week. Listen to all the full episodes: Ben Hoffman: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/the-triathlete-hour-podcast-ben-hoffman-wants-to-win-in-kona/ Andy Potts: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/the-triathlete-hour-podcast-andy-potts-remembers-when-it-all-came-into-focus/ Cody Beals: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/people/the-triathlete-hour-podcast-cody-beals-practices-radical-transparency/ Plus, the legend Craig Alexander shared his tips, what he would tell a new up-and-comer now, and what he learned over the years: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/people/the-triathlete-hour-podcast-craig-alexander-just-loves-triathlon/ We'll be taking a break for the next two weeks, and we'll be back in the new year with new episodes. Get outside, stay healthy, and have a great holidays!

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 38 - Taylor Spivey is living her best life Dec 09, 2020

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Last year, Taylor Spivey missed locking in her Tokyo Olympic team qualification by seven seconds—and now she's had a lot of time to think about it thanks to COVID. When lockdowns happened, Taylor stayed in Portugal by herself—eventually loading up her car and crossing her fingers to get through two borders to her boyfriend, World #1 Vince Luis, in France. She tells us how they met and what it's like to be dating someone on a different squad and competing for a different country. Who's got the household mixed team relay title? Taylor grew up swimming and competing in lifeguarding competitions in California. She talks to us about getting started in triathlon while studying abroad as an architecture student in Italy. After she decided to go all-in on triathlon, she had a horrific crash and had to crutch around backwards. How did she stick at it? And how did she go from that to where she is now? First though: Laura Siddall joins us again for Sid Talk to give us all the breakdown from the PTO Championship race in Daytona this past weekend. You can also check out our analysis of the race: https://www.triathlete.com/events/last-weekend-now-the-pto-championships-daytona-edition/

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 37 - Jodie Stimpson bounces back, again and again Dec 02, 2020

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British ITU star Jodie Stimpson just missed out on being named to the Olympic team THREE TIMES. But she doesn't let that get her down. She just loves triathlon and loves to train. All she ever wanted to be was an athlete. She talks to us about how she's changed her goals over the years, how she keeps at it and stays motivated, and how she got through this tough year. Her dad, who was her biggest supporter, passed away at the beginning of 2020 and it's been hard. She talks to us about how she's gotten through it all—and what she's looking forward to in the future and why she thinks in some ways she's just getting started. And she explains the difference between a Brummie and a Yum Yum. Plus, Laura Siddall joins us for a new segment, where she'll give us the breakdown on what's happening in the tri world each week. This week, she gives us the full breakdown from on-the-ground in Daytona in advance of the biggest race of the year, the PTO Championships in Daytona, Florida this weekend. We'll have more info on how to watch and who to watch, stay tuned!

The Triathlete Hour: ep 36 - You don't know Chris Leiferman yet—but you should Nov 25, 2020

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Today we talk to the winner of the recent Ironman Florida race, Chris Leiferman. Chris tells us what it was like to win an Ironman in the midst of a pandemic—the good and the bad. Chris was also 10th at Kona last year and talks us about the secret to having a breakthrough. (Hint: There is no secret.) We talk about how he eats plant-based, how his wife is his biggest fan and biggest critic, and how he finally solved a long-term injury the other week while sitting in his living room. Chris doesn't have a huge social media presence, so you might not know his name—but get to know him. He's got his head down, doing the work. And first, we talk to someone you may know: Joanna Zeiger. The Olympian and 70.3 champion is now doing something completely different: studying cannabis. She talks to us about what we do know when it comes to cannabis and athletes, and what we don't know. Read our story on the challenges of cannabis research in sports: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/what-researchers-know-and-dont-know-about-cannabis/

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